Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens (Silver)

by Nikon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005LENC
• Item model number: 1926
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 31, 2005

Product Description

Color Name: Silver

Zoom lens that fits all Nikon SLR cameras but optimized for autofocus models / 58mm filter size

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Our Little Secret, June 20, 2010

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Jason Gray "GrayPhotoSTL" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens (Silver) (Electronics)

This Nikkor lens is a little secret... ok, not really, since it was packaged with a very popular selling Nikon DSLR, but the standard view is that it is merely a kit lens. The big secret is that this former kit lens has staying power. First, the bad, it is all plastic, pretty slow at the long end, and is prone to flares. Now, the good, it is remarkably fast for a kit at the wide end, relatively sharp, and a good all around performer. When you throw in its used price to the mix, the 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G is a great value, and an excellent walk-around lens. On that note, if you have read the rest of my lens reviews, then you should know that the lenses that are most typically on my cameras when I am out and about for myself are: for older film, the Nikkor 35-135mm or the Nikkor 50mm; for newer film and digital, the Nikkor 50mm or the lens in this article. I am so comfortable shooting this lens that it is one of the two lenses that I took with me to shoot behind the scenes at St. Louis Fashion Week! Plus, this lens is fully compatible with the Nikon sb-400 Speedlight (barrel shadow is a non-issue; even at 80mm!).

If you are looking for a good-performing, used gem to add to your line-up, look no further. This lens is a consistent over-performer in an under-appreciated bracket.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Range For Most Situations, February 17, 2007

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Pork Chop Kid (Lancaster PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens (Black) (Electronics)

This is what I condsider my "base" lens. If I grab my D50 and run out the door with just one lens, this is it. Most of my picture taking happens with this lens. Picture quality has been very acceptable. This is not a macro lens but I have been able to get closer to things than I expected. The lens is small, light, and focus is fast and precise. Well worth the low cost.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent little lens, April 30, 2008

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T. J. Yarbrough (Fl. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens (Black) (Electronics)

This lens for its price is beyond expectation. Good clean sharp photos.
I use it for a portrait lens and carry it on my camera at all times.
This lens is as sharp as my Nikkor 18-70mm kit lens.

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